Police Officer Position

The Town of Double Oak Police Department is seeking to fill a Police Officer Position. Job duties will include, but not be limited to, detecting and investigating crimes, interviewing complainants, witnesses and suspects, conducting traffic enforcement and basic accident investigation. The officer should be able to conduct basic crime scene assessment and processing to include lifting prints, and taking photographs. The officer will assemble and file case reports with the Denton County District Attorney’s Office and testify when needed. Officers currently serve on a rotating twelve hour shift schedule. Double Oak is a twenty –four hour department.

Strongly preferred qualifications include a minimum of two years’ experience in patrol and TCOLE certification as a peace officer. A detailed pre-employment background investigation will be conducted.

Benefits will include a base salary of $45,000 per year, TMRS participation at 5% 2 to 1 matching, health, vision, dental and life insurance, 11 paid holidays, 5 days’ vacation first two years, 10 days thereafter, 8 hrs. of sick time per month.